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Micah Ward

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Micah Ward is the editor at District Administration. For more than four years, he's covered artificial intelligence, edtech and district leadership. He holds a master's degree in Journalism from the University of Alabama. Find Micah Ward on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected].
Cybersecurity

Why one leader’s approach to data privacy is earning recognition

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The key to promoting a culture that values data privacy is communicating the issue in a way that everyone understands, says this tech leader. Only then will you see results.
Security

Research: 3 issues compromising school entrance security

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Teachers and students feel safest when they know their school entrances are secure. Yet, only 17% of school employees say their schools prioritize safety starting at the front door.
Recruitment & Retention

A big barrier to teacher pay returns: Housing costs

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Between 2019 and 2025, housing costs have increased by as much as 51% in some areas, according to new research from the National Council on Teacher Quality.
Federal

Latest Trump ‘skinny budget’ draws a warning from AASA

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On Friday, the Trump Administration released additional budget materials for the Fiscal Year 2026, which potentially blocks more than $6 billion for crucial K12 programs.
Cybersecurity

Why schools take a long time to report ransomware

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It takes the education sector nearly five months to report a ransomware attack, longer many large industries, new research concludes.
College & Career Readiness

4 big reasons micro-credentials are off to a slow start

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Interest in micro-credentials is high in K12 as leaders look for fresh ways to prepare students for post-graduation success.
Finance

ESSER withdrawals force mass layoffs in schools

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As predicted by one K12 finance expert, school districts are laying off hundreds of staff members to account for the end of ESSER funding.
Artificial Intelligence

Here’s one innovative idea to stop cheating with AI

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"Exclusively give students access during the school day," says Superintendent Anthony Godfrey at the Jordan School District, an award-winning community known for its cutting-edge technology use.
Federal

Judge blocks Trump from shutting down Department of Education

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Federal judge's injunction requires reinstatement of fired employees, citing "irreparable harm" and financial uncertainty.
Leadership

Meet 2025’s Principal of the Year finalists

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This year's finalists for the 2025-26 National Principal of the Year award all have one thing in common: a proven strategy to improve student outcomes.
Federal

3 ways the Education Department will prioritize discretionary grants

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Tuesday announced she will prioritize three issues: evidence-based literacy, expanding school choice and returning education to the states.
FETC

7 reasons edtech leaders are worried about E-Rate’s future

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Legal battle over key edtech funding stream leads concerns of tech leaders surveyed about the state of K12 IT leadership.
Leadership

This research shows the full scope of superintendent turnover

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In the last five years, the number of superintendents who have been fired or terminated without review has risen slightly. Fortunately, more superintendents are choosing to keep their jobs.
Federal

Linda McMahon: Shutting down the Department won’t end K12 education

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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to education, but it's handled best when power is given closest to the states, said U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
Finance

The 10 best—and worst—states for teacher salaries

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The average teacher salary hovers aroudn $72,000. Yet, teachers still make 5% less than they did 10 years ago when adjusted for inflation.
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